Trumpeter Finch
Bucanetes githagineus
The Trumpeter Finch (Bucanetes githagineus) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 44 countries, weighing about 20 g. The trumpeter finch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
About the Trumpeter Finch
The trumpeter finch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is mainly a desert species which is found in North Africa and Spain through to southern Asia. It has occurred as a vagrant in areas north of its breeding range.
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How to identify it
The trumpeter finch is a small, long-winged bird. It has a large head and short, very thick bill. The summer male has a red bill, grey head and neck, and pale brown upper parts. The breast, rump and tail are pink, the last having dark terminal feathers. Winter males, females and young birds are a very washed-out version of the breeding male. The song of this bird is a buzzing nasal trill, like a tin trumpet.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Djibouti, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Denmark, Finland, Malta, Romania.
When to see it
The Trumpeter Finch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Trumpeter Finch?
- The trumpeter finch is a small, long-winged bird. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Trumpeter Finch?
- The Trumpeter Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 20 g.
- Where can you see a Trumpeter Finch?
- The Trumpeter Finch occurs in 44 countries, including Spain, Israel, Morocco, India and Palestinian Territories.
- What birds look similar to a Trumpeter Finch?
- The Trumpeter Finch is most easily confused with the Mongolian Finch.
- Is the Trumpeter Finch endangered?
- The Trumpeter Finch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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